(Britain) A member or supporter of the Conservative Party, which evolved from Royalist politicians; historically associated with upholding the rights of the monarchy and the privileges of the established Church.

(by extension) One who is like a British Tory; someone politically conservative.

(Canada) A member or supporter of the Conservative Party of Canada, one of that party's predecessors, or an affiliated provincial political party.

2008, David Mutimer, Canadian Annual Review of Politics and Public Affairs 2002, page 220:

The latest Tory budget continued the trend begun in 2000 by making further small cuts in family income taxes.

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